Who handles aircraft at King Khalid International Airport (OERK/RUH)?

Primary ground handlers at OERK are Saudi Ground Services (SGS), SAL (Saudi Logistics). LFS coordinates ramp, passenger, cargo, and turnaround services with these handlers 24/7.

What is the typical turnaround time at OERK?

Narrow-body transit ~50 minutes, wide-body ~100 minutes under normal conditions.

What is the fuel price at OERK?

Indicative Jet A-1 price band at OERK: USD 2.10 – 2.45 per US gallon, supplied by Aramco Aviation. LFS confirms live uplift price on request.

How much lead time does LFS need for OERK?

Standard lead time is 48 hours for permits and handling at OERK. AOG and medevac handled immediately.

Can the 737-800F operate from King Khalid International Airport (OERK/RUH)?

OERK's 13,796 ft runway comfortably accommodates the 737-800F at MTOW (6,496 ft headroom). Standard handling, fuel, and turnaround services are available.

What is the longest runway at King Khalid International Airport?

13,796 ft across 2 runways, sufficient for 737-800F operations.

What payload can the 737-800F carry into OERK?

Maximum payload is 23.9 t at MTOW (79 t). Actual figure depends on sector length, fuel uplift, temperature, and runway state. LFS Dispatch will run a performance calculation on request.

Who handles the 737-800F at OERK?

Saudi Ground Services (SGS) and SAL (Saudi Logistics) handle the 737-800F on the OERK ramp. LFS coordinates ramp services, fuel uplift via Aramco Aviation, crew transport, and turnaround under one trip reference.

What is the typical 737-800F turnaround time at OERK?

On a clean transit, 50 minutes on-blocks to off-blocks for a freighter 737-800F. Add 30–60 minutes for ULD loading/unloading on a full payload.

How much lead time does LFS need for 737-800F into OERK?

Standard permits, slots, and handling for OERK take 48 hours. AOG, medevac, and humanitarian flights are handled immediately — call or WhatsApp the dispatch desk.

What is the Jet A-1 fuel price for 737-800F at OERK?

Indicative Jet A-1 at OERK is USD 2.10 – 2.45 per US gallon (ex-taxes), supplied by Aramco Aviation. For a 737-800F uplift LFS confirms live price and into-plane fee per trip.

Aircraft handling at King Khalid International Airport

OERK / RUH · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Longest runway

13,796 ft

Runways

Country

Saudi Arabia

LFS coverage

24 / 7

Operational profile — OERK

King Khalid International Airport (OERK / RUH) — handlers, fuel, and turnaround

Ground handlers

Saudi Ground Services (SGS) · SAL (Saudi Logistics)

Fuel agents

Aramco Aviation

Permit lead time

48 h

Narrow-body turnaround

50 min

Wide-body turnaround

100 min

Jet A-1 (indicative, USD / USG)

2.10 – 2.45

Ex-taxes / fees. LFS confirms live uplift price per trip.

Operating notes

·H24. Slot-coordinated. Major capacity expansion under King Salman International programme.
·Diplomatic, royal, and head-of-state movements concentrated at the Royal Terminal — PPR via GACA + Royal Protocol.
·Cargo via SAL freight terminal with full DGR / live-animal / pharma capability.

Performance considerations

Field elevation 2,049 ft + summer OAT 40–45 °C produces density altitude up to 6,500 ft; MTOW restrictions common Jun–Aug on RWY 33L/15R departures.

Why crews call LFS for OERK: LFS holds an SGS handling contract at OERK and clears GACA landing + overflight permits typically within 24 hours; under 6 hours for AOG.

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